School is back in session; September is here… and guess what? Scammers are back with another scam attempt, pretending to be family members, claiming their phone is broken, and asking you to text them at a random number.

And somehow, their next problem is always the same… they need gift cards!

What a coincidence, right?

If you get a message like this:

🛑 STOP. Don’t send anything or even waste your time responding.

💳 Never send gift card numbers or PINs.

🔒 Never share personal or financial information.

❌ Don’t click any links.

🗑️ Delete the message.

Remember, if your “family member” suddenly has an issue and an urgent need for gift cards, STOP! Trust your instincts and call them directly using a number you already have saved.

If you believe you were affected, call NCCPD at 302-573-2800 or 911 in an emergency.

(Wilmington, DE 19803) On Thursday, August 27, 2026, at approximately 6:48 p.m., patrol officers, along with a K9 Officer from the New Castle County Division of Police, responded to Brandywine Creek State Park to assist several other agencies in the search for a missing, nonverbal, 6-year-old child with special needs.

Once on scene, M/Cpl DiGati and her K9 partner, FiasKo, were taken to an area of the woods believed to be a possible last known location of the missing child. FiasKo was provided with a known scent from the child and immediately acquired the scent and began tracking along a trail that led M/Cpl. DiGati deeper into a secluded wooded area. As FiasKo continued tracking, the search team heard a noise in the area. A member of the search team followed the sound and located the missing 6-year-old child in a heavily wooded, brush-covered area directly adjacent to a pond.

The child was found barefoot, muddy, and wet, but was fortunately in good health and was safely reunited with his family.

𝗪𝗘’𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞!

It’s your turn to experience 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘! Join the New Castle County Division of Police for an afternoon of games, music, snacks, and family fun! Meet your local officers, connect with your neighbors, and make some summer memories at this FREE community event.

📍 Bayberry North Park

100 North Bayberry Parkway

📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026

🕓 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

We’ll have plenty of activities, games, and treats for all ages! Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and come spend the afternoon with us.

𝗪𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘!